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Music Therapist -Early Intervention

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$56k-$68k

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Job Description

North Suffolk is looking for Music Therapists to join our Early Intervention Team! Harbor Area Early Childhood Services is a passionate team devoted to supporting children from birth to three years through a strength-based and family-centered approach. Early Intervention Services are provided to infants and toddlers presenting with developmental delay or are at risk for developmental delays due to environmental, medical and/or biological factors.

As a Music Therapist - Service Coordinator, you will be part of a professional multi-disciplinary team that uses developmental and expressive therapy, along with trauma informed intervention strategies, to provide services in clients’ home, program, or other community settings.

Bachelor’s Level Service Coordinator salaries start at $56,340.

Master’s Level Service Coordinator salaries start at $67,500. Additional differentials available for needed language skills and specialized certifications.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide EI screening/intake, evaluation and assessment.
  • Provide direct child developmental and family support / case management.
  • Participate in the development of IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan), and in the ongoing execution, review and evaluation of the plan.
  • Collaborate with client families and the EI team in identifying concerns, priorities and resources.
  • Provide education, advocacy, and support on child & parenting issues and community resources to client families.
  • Refer for discrete/specialized child therapies and refer to other case management and counseling services when appropriate.
  • Coordinate intervention services with medical, state, and health providers.
  • Assist in developing a transition plan for child and family client.

What You’ll Need

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy required.
  • Master’s degree in Music Therapy preferred.

Licensure

  • Board Certification in Music Therapy required.

Experience

  • Experience in Infancy/Early Childhood and Special Education preferred.

Skills

  • Either be or become Early Intervention certified with DPH.
  • Driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle needed in order to provide off-site services.
  • Spanish bilingual a plus (please indicate language skills in application).

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits

  • Paid Time Off Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
  • Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
  • Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Access to Credit Union Banking
  • Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
  • North Suffolk is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Discounted Movie Tickets
  • Comprehensive Training Program
  • Internal Advancement Opportunities

Key Responsibilities

The Music Therapist will provide direct developmental support, case management, and trauma-informed interventions to infants and toddlers with developmental delays. They will also collaborate with families to develop and execute Individualized Family Service Plans while coordinating care with medical and community providers.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy is required, with a Master's degree preferred, along with Board Certification in Music Therapy. Candidates must possess a driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and the ability to obtain Early Intervention certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Developmental AssessmentTrauma Informed CareCollaborationParenting SupportCrisis Intervention

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Confidential Employer ranks #10 of 12 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 24% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
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Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$59k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Massachusetts265 active7,933 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% remote · 24% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentMassachusetts Counselor listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 17% offer loan repayment520 active listings, Oct 2026
Confidential Employer#10 of 12 for payTop Employers work-life index
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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (2 weeks vacation, 3 weeks after 1 year)
12 Sick Days
11 Paid Holidays
Health & Dental Insurance
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts